Rolex Air-King Reference 5500, 1972 Quartz the Explorer fell victim to

the Explorer fell victim to the brand's success

the Seamaster as “loosely based on the waterproof wristwatches made for the British military at the end of World War II

First released in 1968

5mm steel case in excellent condition and a gorgeous minimalist off-white dial

Equally at home when paired with a suit or pair of jeans

Rolex Air-King Reference 5500, 1972 Quartz the Explorer fell victim toRolex Air King Reference 5500, 1972: A Study in Understated Excellence This Rolex Air King Reference 5500 from 1972 brings with it an air of sophistication that's as fresh today as it was over 50 years ago. This piece harks back to an era when timepieces were essential instruments for aviators, and Rolex was crafting the narrative of airborne precision with its collection of "Air" models. A Dial of Distinction The black dial of this Air King is as